Willie Stouts

Shawn, Vito, and I went over to Willie Stouts for a late dinner and drinks. I ordered the Guinness steak and mushroom pie, which is served with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. As with most of the food I've tried at Willie's, it's not phenomenal, but it's always satisfying. They do comfort/pub food really well. The pie had a good amount of steak chunks in a tasty gravy sauce, and the crust was buttery and flaky. But I found that the mixed vegetables could've use some seasoning or perhaps a sauce to go with it. I always have to add copious amounts of salt and pepper to them, because they really are just plain, steamed veggies. It wouldn't hurt to add a little flavour to them, would it? The mashed potatoes are pretty good, not too chunky and not too smooth, and made in-house, not from a box. But they should definitely serve it with a side of gravy along with the butter pats (which I find unnecessary). I suppose this lets the focus land on the pie rather than the sides, which I guess is the point. Either which way, I would order it again, and just ask for gravy on the side next time.